The LMC urges the Jackson County legislature today to put the proposed 3/8 cent sales tax renewal for stadiums on the April 2 ballot. The legislature meets at 3 p.m.

The LMC mourns the death of Mike Stapp, Blake & Uhlig and firmer general counsel for the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers. Visitation will be Jan. 24, 10 a.m. and funeral at noon at Alden-Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs. The family suggests contributions to Children’s Mercy Hospital in lieu of flowers.